Charge Nurse RN - Mental Health Care Leader

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie; Bunkie (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie in Louisiana is seeking a registered nurse with leadership experience to coordinate day-to-day patient care on the unit. The Charge Nurse will provide direct care within the RN scope, supervise ancillary staff, and ensure documentation and admissions are completed per protocol.

You will collaborate with the leadership team to uphold quality and safety standards. Join a growing team focused on patient-centered care and regulatory compliance to ensure optimal

Qualifications

• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s in Nursing.
• License: RN license in the state where the facility operates.
• Experience: 1+ year in Mental Health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day coordination of patient care on the unit.
• Provide direct patient care within the RN scope.
• Act as Charge Nurse and oversee ancillary staff on shift.
• Document admissions and charting per protocol.
• Collaborate with Service Development to facilitate admissions.
• Participate in leadership activities and performance improvement.
• Ensure infection control and safety guidelines are followed.

Skills

Leadership

RN Leadership

Patient care coordination

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie in Louisiana is seeking a registered nurse with leadership experience to coordinate day-to-day patient care on the unit. The Charge Nurse will provide direct care within the RN scope, supervise ancillary staff, and ensure documentation and admissions are completed per protocol.

You will collaborate with the leadership team to uphold quality and safety standards. Join a growing team focused on patient-centered care and regulatory compliance to ensure optimal